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US9535466B2
US9535466B2 US14/798,476 US201514798476A US9535466B2 US 9535466 B2 US9535466 B2 US 9535466B2 US 201514798476 A US201514798476 A US 201514798476A US 9535466 B2 US9535466 B2 US 9535466B2
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Yi-Mu Chang
Yan-Lin Kuo
Cheng-Nan Ling
Chun-I Chen
Hsien-Wei Chen
Yu-Shih Wang
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  • the invention is related to an electronic assembly.
  • the development of technologies brings enhanced functions (such as smart phones and tablet PC).
  • the devices are provided with a touch screen for control information to be input in.
  • the touch screen that is easy to be operated does not fully satisfy all the users' need.
  • a mobile communication device has the limitation of small display screen which usually causes inconveniences to the user during operation.
  • an electronic assembly that integrates the mobile communication device with an external keyboard has been developed.
  • current external keyboards include a base and a keyboard structure as well as a supporting mechanism disposed on the base.
  • the external keyboard uses the supporting mechanism which may pivot relative to the base to support the tablet PC. After the external keyboard and the tablet PC are combined with each other via a latch-like structure, the user may use the keyboard structure as an input interface for inputting control information.
  • a pogo pin is normally disposed in the body of current external keyboard device used for supporting the tablet PC. The pogo pin is unable to be synchronically and accurately combined with the latch structure.
  • the pogo pin is exposed by the surface of the machine body, which is likely to cause an unpleasing appearance.
  • the invention provides an electronic assembly composed of two bodies, in which terminal sets are disposed within a connection mechanism, such that the two bodies are electrically connected to each other in a smooth manner while they are structurally connected.
  • the electronic assembly includes a first body, a first electronic module, at least one first ten. Anal set, a second body, a second electronic module and at least one second terminal set.
  • the first body has at least one recess.
  • the first electronic module is disposed within the first body.
  • the first terminal set is disposed in the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module.
  • the second body has at least one protruding portion.
  • the second electronic module is disposed within the second body.
  • the second terminal set is disposed in the protruding portion and the second terminal set is partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion.
  • the second electronic module is electrically connected to the second terminal set.
  • the first body and the second body are adaptable to be assembled together in the manner that the protruding portion is embedded in the recess.
  • the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set so that the first electronic module is electrically connected to the second electronic module via the first terminal set and the second terminal set.
  • the first terminal set is disposed in the recess of the first body, and the second terminal set is disposed in the protruding portion of the second body and partially exposed by the protruding portion. Therefore, when the first body and the second body are combined through the engagement of the protruding portion and the recess, the electrical connection between them is also accomplished. Furthermore, since the first terminal is hidden in the recess, and the second terminal and the protruding portion are integrally formed, there is no unmatched shape or profile in the appearance. Thus, the appearance is enhanced to be more pleasing.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating construction of an electronic assembly according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view illustrating the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating electrical connection of the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a partial explosive view illustrating a protruding portion of a second body of the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 is a partial schematic view illustrating a recess of a first body of FIG. 2 .
  • FIGS. 6-9 are schematic views illustrating different statuses of a switch.
  • FIG. 10 is a partial schematic view illustrating an electronic assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial enlargement view illustrating the electronic assembly of FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view illustrating related components of FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 13 is a partial sectional view illustrating an electronic assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating construction of an electronic assembly according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view illustrating the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating electrical connection of the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • an electronic assembly 10 includes a first body 100 , a first electronic module 200 , at least one first terminal set 300 , a second body 400 , a second electronic module 500 and at least one second terminal set 600 .
  • the first body 100 has at least one recess 110 .
  • the first electronic module 200 is disposed in the first body 100 .
  • the first terminal set 300 is disposed in the recess 110 and electrically connected to the first electronic module 200 .
  • the second body 400 has at least one protruding portion 410 , a base 430 and a supporting shaft 420 , wherein the supporting shaft 420 is pivoted to one side of the base 430 ; the protruding portion 410 is disposed on the supporting shaft 420 .
  • the second electronic module 500 is disposed within the base 430 of the second body 400 .
  • the second terminal set 600 is disposed in the protruding portion 410 and is partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion 410 .
  • the second electronic module 500 is electrically connected to the second terminal set 600 .
  • the first body 100 and the second body 400 are adaptable to be assembled together in the manner that the protruding portion 410 is embedded in the recess 110 .
  • the first terminal set 300 contacts the second terminal set 600 so that the first electronic module 200 is electrically connected to the second electronic module 500 via the first terminal set 300 and the second terminal set 600 .
  • the embodiment is described by using the tablet PC and a docking base having a keyboard as an example, the invention is not limited thereto. That is, any two electronic devices that can be combined together may achieve a structural and electrical connection in a smooth manner using the design of the invention.
  • the protruding portion 410 and the recess 110 are structurally complementary to each other, after the first body 100 is combined with the second body 400 , the protruding portion 410 and recess 110 as well as the first terminal set 300 and the second terminal set 600 thereon are not visible in the appearance of the electronic assembly 10 .
  • the related elements that are used for structural and electrical connections in the invention are substantially hidden in the assembled electronic assembly 10 .
  • the second terminal set 600 and the protruding portion 410 are integrally formed, and therefore the appearance of the second body 400 does not look odd, which enhances the overall appearance. Accordingly, the first body 100 and the second body 400 of the embodiment may look simple and pleasant in appearance.
  • FIG. 4 is a partial explosive view illustrating a protruding portion of a second body of the electronic assembly of FIG. 1 .
  • the recess 110 of the first body 100 consists of an inner wall 130 and a plurality of side walls 120 .
  • the side walls 120 are adjacent to a periphery of the inner wall 130 .
  • the first terminal set 300 (embedded in one of the side walls 120 ) is disposed in the recess 110 .
  • the first terminal set 300 includes terminals 310 and 320 .
  • the protruding portion 410 consists of a conductive portion 412 , an insulating portion 414 and a second terminal set 600 .
  • the second terminal set 600 includes terminals 610 and 620 .
  • the terminals 610 and 620 shown by FIG. 4 are embedded in the insulating portion 414 and exposed by windows 414 a and 414 b .
  • the insulating portion 414 is further embedded in the conductive portion 412 to form a structural shape as shown by FIG. 2 .
  • the insulating portion 414 is positioned between the second terminal set 600 and the conductive portion 412 .
  • the terminals 610 and 620 of the second terminal set 600 are also separated by the insulating portion 414 .
  • the terminals 610 and 620 , insulating portion 414 and the conductive portion 412 are a structure formed integrally, which may be fabricated via an insert injection molding method.
  • the protruding portion 410 also has a similar and corresponding top portion and a plurality of side portions.
  • the side portions are adjacent to a periphery of the top portion.
  • the second terminal set 600 is positioned on at least one of the side portions.
  • Portion of the terminals 610 and 620 that expose the protruding portion 410 by the side portions respectively correspond to the terminals 310 and 320 in the recess 110 . Therefore, when the protruding portion 410 is inserted into the recess 110 , the terminals 610 and 620 as well as the terminals 310 and 320 may correspondingly contact one another respectively, such that the first electronic module 200 and the second electronic module 500 can be electronically connected to each other via the first terminal set 300 and the second terminal set 600 .
  • FIG. 5 is a partial schematic view illustrating a recess of a first body of FIG. 2 .
  • the schematic view is illustrated from another viewing angle and some components are omitted for ease of recognizing and describing the components to be described. Please refer to FIGS. 2, 3 and 5 at the same time.
  • the electronic assembly 10 further includes a switch 700 and a controlling unit 800 , wherein the switch 700 is disposed on the inner wall 130 of the recess 110 ; the controlling unit 800 is disposed in the first body 100 ; the controlling unit 800 is electrically connected between the switch 700 , the first electronic module 200 and the first terminal set 300 .
  • the switch 700 is substantially positioned on a moving path of the protruding portion 410 , such that a terminal end of the protruding portion 410 contacts the switch 700 to change the status of the switch 700 .
  • the switch 700 in the embodiment is, for example, a lid switch including a first elastic-slice terminal 710 and a second elastic-slice terminal 720 .
  • a lid switch including a first elastic-slice terminal 710 and a second elastic-slice terminal 720 .
  • one end of the first elastic-slice terminal 710 and one end of the second elastic-slice terminal 720 are respectively embedded in the inner wall 130 and electrically connected to the controlling unit 800 .
  • the other end of the first elastic-slice terminal 710 and the other end of the second elastic-slice terminal 720 extend toward each other and movably overlap with each other. Accordingly, FIGS.
  • FIGS. 6-7 illustrate the same status with a relative viewing angle.
  • FIGS. 8-9 illustrate another status with a relative viewing angle.
  • the terminal end of the protruding portion 410 contacts the first elastic-slice terminal 710 and further deforms the first elastic-slice terminal 710 , such that a portion of the first elastic-slice terminal 710 that initially overlaps on the second elastic-slice terminal 720 is pushed away by the protruding portion 410 .
  • the switch 700 is in an electrically disconnected status; therefore, a triggering signal is generated to be transmitted to the controlling unit 800 .
  • the controlling unit 800 receives the triggering signal, the electrical connection between the first electronic module 200 and the first terminal set 300 is changed accordingly.
  • the presence of the switch 700 enables the electronic assembly 100 to allow the two bodies to be electrically connected after the structures thereof are connected. For example, when the first body 100 and the second body 400 are docked to each other via the protruding portion 410 and the recess 110 , the first terminal set 300 and the second terminal set 600 contact each other. To avoid any possible danger that might happen due to electrical connection before the structures are not completely connected, the presence of the switch 700 serves as a security structure between the first body 100 and the second body 400 . Please refer to FIGS. 6-7 . When the protruding portion 410 is moved into the recess 110 , the terminals 310 and 320 are in contact with the terminals 610 and 620 .
  • the controlling unit 800 still retains the status that the electronic connection between the first electronic module 200 and the first terminal 300 are closed.
  • the protruding portion 410 contacts the first elastic-slice terminal 710 and pushes the first elastic-slice terminal 710 away from the second elastic-slice terminal 720 , enabling the switch 700 to provide the triggering signal to the controlling unit 800 so that the controlling unit 800 electrically connects the first electronic module 200 and the first terminal module 300 (i.e. at this time, the controlling unit 800 is driven to open the electronic connection between the first electronic module 200 and the first terminal 300 ).
  • Such approach ensures that the bodies are not electrically connected before the structures of the bodies are completely connected.
  • the descriptions concerning changing the status of the switch 700 refer to switching on or switching off the switch 700 so as for the switch 700 to generate the triggering signal to be transmitted to the controlling unit 800 , allowing the controlling unit 800 to change the electrical connection between the first terminal set 300 and the first electronic module 200 .
  • the invention does not provide limitation to the initial status of the switch 700 .
  • the invention may include any construction that allows the status of the switch 700 to be changed by contacting the protruding portion 410 to the switch 700 so the controlling unit 800 knows the change of the status.
  • the embodiment provides no limitation to the configuration of the switch 700 in the electronic assembly 10 .
  • the switch is substantially disposed on the protruding portion 410 of the second body 400 .
  • the controlling unit is substantially disposed on the second body 400 and electrically connected between the switch 700 , the second electronic module 500 and the second terminal set 600 .
  • the protruding portion 410 is moved into the recess 110 , such configuration also allows the inner wall 130 of the recess 110 to contact the switch and changes the status thereof to generate the triggering signal to be transmitted to the controlling unit, such that the controlling unit changes the electrical connection between the second electronic module 500 and the second terminal set 600 to achieve the same effect described above.
  • the first body 100 substantially has a pair of recesses 110 .
  • the second body 400 substantially has a pair of protruding portions 410 which respectively correspond to the pair of recesses 110 .
  • the electronic assembly 10 includes a pair of first terminal sets 300 respectively disposed in the recesses 110 , and a pair of second terminal sets 600 respectively disposed in the protruding portions 410 , wherein anode terminals and cathode terminals of the first terminal set 300 are symmetrical relative to a first central line C 1 of the first body 100 .
  • a distance of the cathode terminal relative to the first central line C 1 is larger than a distance of the anode terminal relative to the first central line C 1 (please see marks “+” and “ ⁇ ” in FIG. 1 ).
  • anode terminals and cathode terminals of the second terminal set 600 are symmetrical relative to a second central line C 2 of the second body 400 .
  • a distance of the cathode terminal relative to the second central line C 2 is larger than a distance of the anode terminal relative to the second central line C 2 .
  • the first central line C 1 and the second central line C 2 are consistent with each other. More importantly, the anode terminals of the first terminal set 300 and the second terminal set 600 are positioned at an inner side while the cathode terminals are positioned at an external side. Accordingly, in the embodiment, there is no need to worry about the position where first body 100 is combined with the second body 400 . In other words, no matter the first body 100 is connected with the second body 400 in a manner of facing each other or facing away from the second body 400 (i.e. take this embodiment as an example, the tablet PC may be connected with the docking base with its display surface facing the docking base or facing away from the docking base), the electrical connection between them is not affected, making a wide range of combinations possible.
  • FIG. 10 is a partial schematic view illustrating an electronic assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a partial enlargement view illustrating the electronic assembly of FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 12 is a sectional view illustrating related components of FIG. 11 . Please refer to FIGS. 10-12 at the same time.
  • terminals 310 A and 320 A of a first terminal set 300 A are substantially disposed at two opposite side walls of a recess 110 A.
  • Terminals 610 A and 620 A of a second terminal set 600 A are substantially embedded in two opposite side portions of a protruding portion 410 A.
  • the side wall and the side portion refer to a smaller portion of the protruding portion 410 A and a smaller portion of the inner area of the recess 110 A (whereas the terminals in the above embodiment are located in a larger portion).
  • One of the first terminal set 300 A and the second terminal set 600 A consists of an elastic-slice terminal (as shown by FIG. 12 ; the descriptions are incorporated by using the terminals 310 A and 320 A of the first terminal set 300 A as an example of the elastic-slice terminal).
  • the first terminal set 300 A is hidden in the recess 110 A; terminals 610 A as well as the 620 A and the protruding portion 410 A are formed integrally; only a portion of them is exposed by a side portion of the protruding portion 410 A. Therefore, it also satisfies the need of keeping appearance simple.
  • the anode terminal and the cathode terminal of the first terminal set 300 A and the second terminal set 600 A are in a symmetrical status relative to central lines C 3 and C 4 .
  • such configuration not only allows the first body 100 to be connected with a supporting shaft 420 of the second body in the manner of facing each other or facing away from the second body, but also avoids danger of spark caused by the anode terminals that contact each other first when the first body 100 is obliquely connected with the second body.
  • FIG. 13 is a partial sectional view illustrating an electronic assembly according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • the schematic view shows a status where the two bodies are connected to each other.
  • terminals 310 B and 320 B of the first terminal set are the same as the terminals 310 A and 320 A described in the above embodiment.
  • Terminals 610 B and 620 B of the second terminal set are the same as the terminals 610 and 620 A described in the above embodiment.
  • a protruding portion 412 B of the second body covers the conductive portion (shown by oblique sectional lines) via the insulating portion (shown by dotted sectional lines), such that the terminals 610 B and 620 B are located at opposite sides of the conductive portion but isolated from each other by the insulating portion.
  • a side wall 120 B also includes the conductive portion (shown by oblique sectional lines) and the insulating portion (shown by cross sectional lines). Terminals 310 B and 320 B are embedded in the insulating portion and isolated from the conductive portion.
  • a protruding portion 412 B also has an opening and a latching portion 416 B disposed therein.
  • the first body also has a latching point 122 B on a side wall 120 B of the recess. The cooperation of the latching portion 416 B and the latching point 122 B allows the protruding portion 412 B to be fixed in the recess.
  • the switch 700 shown by FIG. 2 An identical switch structure may be disposed at a notch 124 B in the embodiment to achieve the same effect described in the above embodiment.
  • the first terminal set is disposed in the recess of the first body.
  • the second terminal set is disposed in the protruding portion of the second body and partially exposed by the protruding portion. Therefore, when the first body and the second body are combined with each other via the cooperation of the protruding portion and the recess, the two terminal sets may structurally contact each other.
  • the switch is further disposed in the inner wall of the recess so the protruding portion can completely enter the recess to contact the switch, whereby changing the conductive status of the switch to generate the triggering signal to be transmitted to the controlling unit and allowing the controlling unit to change the electrical connection between the electronic module and the terminal set.
  • Such approach enhances security by ensuring that the controlling unit opens the electrical connection between the electronic module and the terminal set after the structures of the bodies are completely connected to each other.
  • the first terminal is hidden in the recess, and the second terminal and the protruding portion are formed integrally, the shape and outline of the appearance do not look odd, allowing the structure of the invention to have a pleasing appearance.

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